Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

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Paul Martinez has been run ragged by the demands of managing the family’s landscaping business and his mother’s battle with dementia. It’s been so long since he had sex, he can’t remember the last time. The arrival of nurse Hope Russell brought some badly needed help to Paul and his brother Alex in managing their mother’s illness, but Hope’s presence has sparked a whole new problem for Paul—lusting after one of his employees, something his late father would never condone.

Hope and her young son Ethan badly need this second chance on Gansett Island, and she’s determined to make her new job work for both of them. Kissing her boss, however, was not part of the plan. The more time she spends with Paul, the more she admires the way he cares for his mother and the attention he pays to her son. But when Paul finds out about her shameful past, will he still want her and Ethan in his life?

Come back to Gansett Island to find out what’s going on with all your favorite characters, including Mac and Maddie, Seamus and Carolina and the rest of the Gansett crew. Weeks before Alex and Jenny’s long-awaited wedding, Alex begins to worry that his bride is getting cold feet—or is something else going on? It’s September on Gansett where the days are cool, bright and sunny and the nights are hot and sexy! Approximately 90,000 words.

Nearly 200 people from 28 states and from far away as Ireland attended Reader Weekend 2015 in Rhode Island and were thrilled to meet Marie, talk about her books, see the places that inspire her, make new friends, sample New England favorite meals (the lobster was wonderful and plentiful!), and have a fantastic time that will not soon be forgotten.

Come check out her new and improved blog where you’ll find book news, updates about appearances in your local area, flash giveaways, excerpts, bonus content and other goodies! Subscribe to the blog to never miss a post!

The ALL NEW Fatal Series print editions continue with the release of Fatal Mistake with Fatal Jeopardy coming in print by September! We're so excited to see the Fatal Series books with their AMAZING new covers on retailer shelves now! This release also contains bonus content.

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Sam and Nick's story continues in Fatal Frenzy, Book 9 of the Fatal Series, on September 15!

Inauguration day is almost here...

Lieutenant Sam Holland is on medical leave, recovering from an attack that shook her to the core. With no case to distract her, she’s trying to stay busy—even voluntarily meeting with her new White House staff. But it's not enough to keep the horrific memories at bay, and her family is worried…especially her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano.

Nick is dealing with his own demons where his wife’s safety is concerned, losing night after night of sleep as he takes steps to ensure what happened that day will never happen again. The pressure is building inside the Cappuanos’ marriage, and something’s got to give before Nick takes the oath of office.

A series of knife attacks in the midst of inauguration madness has the District on edge, and when the case strikes shockingly close to home, Sam returns to help hunt down a heartless killer. In a case full of ugly twists and turns, Sam will have to confront her past and find her strength again...before it's too late.

Ella Abbott has had a secret burning love for Gavin Guthrie for almost as long as her sister Hannah loved his late brother, Caleb. A few recent encounters have only added to her infatuation, especially the kiss they shared on the day Hannah got remarried and Gavin admitted that the re-marriage of his brother’s widow was hitting him hard. It doesn’t matter to Ella that Gavin is in a bad place or that he says he has nothing to offer her. It doesn’t matter that he’s made it clear there’s no hope for a future for them. All that matters is the overwhelming love and compassion she feels for him.

Gavin Guthrie is spiraling. It’s been seven long years since he lost his only sibling and closest friend, and he thought he had things under control until Caleb’s beloved dog died and his adored wife re-married. Since then, he’s been off the rails, drinking and fighting and even getting arrested for the first time in his life. It seems the only time the spinning stops and his demons leave him alone is when lovely Ella Abbott is around. Gavin knows it wouldn’t be fair to drag Ella into his darkness, but when Ella inserts herself into his life, what choice does he have but to allow her to soothe the ache with her sweetness and light?

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Marie is very excited to announce a special new partnership with her local independent bookstore, Island Books, which is now the only retail outlet in Marie's home state to carry signed copies of ALL her books in print in both stores! If you visit Rhode Island to see the places she write about, make sure you stop in at Island Books in either Middletown or Newport, RI, to pick up signed copies of your favorite titles. The 12 McCarthys of Gansett Island books are there along with the Treading Water Series, the first three Green Mountain books, the first four Fatal books and all of the single titles—with more titles to come in 2015! Find out more about the books available at Island Books by clicking here.

Remember, you can still order signed, personalized copies of most of Marie's books, including the McCarthy and Treading Water Series, via the store.